Matrix
Insert
Installation
and
Operation
Manual
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3.
CHIMNEY
CAPS:
Mesh
type
chimney
caps
must
have
provision
for
regular
cleaning,
or
the
mesh
should
be
removed
to
eliminate
the
potential
of
plugging.
4.
ADJACENT
COMBUSTIBLES:
The
fireplace
should
be
inspected
to
make
sure
that
there
is
adequate
clearance
to
combustibles,
both
exposed
combustibles
to
the
top,
side,
and
front
as
well
as
concealed
combustibles,
in
the
chimney
and
mantle
area.
Your
local
inspector
should
have
information
on
whether
older
fireplaces
are
of
adequate
construction.
5.
OPENING
SIZE:
Refer
to
“
MINIMUM
MASONRY
OPENING
”
(Section
8.5)
for
suitable
size
fireplace
openings.
